How can a grandparent get a power of attorney for a child when the parents can’t be located?

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How can a grandparent get a power of attorney for a child when the parents can’t be located?

The mother gave me the child 8 months ago and said that she could not take care of the child. She said that she would be back 2 months later but to date she has not. Her phone is disconnected and I need to put him in school, however the state will not let me enroll him in any school and I’ve called several lawyers with no return calls.

Asked on August 23, 2012 under Family Law, Ohio

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

I suggest that you contact the local county bar association for a family law referral to assist you in the matter you have written about. You will need to file a petition with the court seeking legal guardianship over the grandchild you have where an order from the court would be issues. You should also contact your local legal aid clinic for help. You should also have a meeting with the principal of the school that you want the child to attend for further assistance.


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